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In order to characterize the relative publication output of countries both qualitatively and quantitatively two indicators [Weighted Impact of Publications (WIP) and Relative Contribution Score (RCS)] are suggested. The RCS indicatory may reflect the contribution of countries to the world science by inhabitants.
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Vinkler, P. Weighted impact of publications and relative contribution score. Two new indicators characterizing publication activity of countries. Scientometrics 14, 161–163 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02020249
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02020249